Process Engineer Intern (Year-Round)

Charter Automotive; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Kickoff Day

Volunteer opportunities

Professional development

Intern Summer Showcase

Job summary

Charter Wire is seeking a Process Engineer Intern to provide on-floor technical support, troubleshoot processes and participate on improvement teams. This paid internship runs year-round with structured mentorship and professional development.

Location is Milwaukee (Menomonee Valley). Schedule starts as 15-20 hrs/week during the academic year and 40 hrs/week in the summer, beginning January 2027. Candidates in engineering programs with GPA 2.75+ are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Engineering or related field with Sophomore status.
• GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate and develop project estimates for operational business challenges.
• Design solutions with AutoCAD (SolidWorks) and occasional 3D printing.
• Manage process data collection and analysis for project tracking.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree program

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! Charter Wire is a leading Tier 1 supplier and manufacturer of Engineered Shaped Wire, Cold Finished Bar, and Cold-Headed and Stamped Components to various industries, including Automotive, Agriculture, Construction, Consumer, Industrial and Oil & Gas. Charter Wire is a member of the Charter Manufacturingfamily of companies.

About the Process Engineer Internship

Provide technical support to operations by spending time on the floor learning processes, troubleshooting, and leading and/or participating on multiple process improvement teams.

Program structure:

• Schedule: Part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the academic year and full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer.
• Location: Milwaukee - Menomonee Valley
• Start Date: January 2027
• Duration: Year-round internship

What we're looking for

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Engineering or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Preferred experience

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• AutoCAD experience.

What you'll focus on

• Investigate, evaluate and develop project estimates for a variety of operational business challenges at Charter Wire.
• Design solutions to resolve challenges throughout the building via AutoCad (SolidWorks) part creation with occasional utilization of 3D printing.
• Manage process data collection and analysis as part of project tracking and completion.

What Sets Our Internship Program Apart

• Work on meaningful projects while receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that help launch your career.
• Our paid internship program also includes signature experiences like Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase.

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OUR STORY

Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions.

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